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February 5, 2013 — Former Illinois 8th District Congressman, Joe Walsh, today enthusiastically threw his support behind Bill Prim, Republican Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff in 2014. Walsh represented McHenry County in the U.S. Congress from 2010-12 and still lives in McHenry. Walsh issued the following statement:

“Bill Prim is exactly what the McHenry County Sheriff’s office needs – an honest, principled candidate who will fight for smaller government and fight for real reform of the Sheriff’s office.

“It’s no secret that the Sheriff’s office would benefit greatly from a healthy dose of good government, transparency, and reform.

“As the only fresh, outside reformer in this race, Bill is the only candidate capable of cleaning up the ‘good old boys, insider’ atmosphere that has permeated the office for far too long.

Bill Prim

“Bill is a long time McHenry County resident, a great family man, has a sterling professional law enforcement career and believes fervently in

personal liberty

gun rights

family values

making government accessible to the entire community

“‘He’s a good guy and will provide a fresh new, inclusive voice to an office that desperately needs it.'”

Bill Prim had the following to say about the Walsh endorsement:

“It’s an honor to have the support of Congressman Walsh.

“He went to Washington to fight for freedom and limited government and to clean up government at the national level.

“He ran against political insiders and career politicians.

“I intend to run on the same platform at the County level.”

The former Congressman intends to do all he can to help Bill Prim get elected.

“Commander William Prim” is a man of integrity and is well known within the Federal Law Enforcement Community for his expertise in financial fraud issues.

Folks are free to endorse whom ever they wish. So now we have those commentators trying to link the “Commander” to anybody who might not be as perfect as they believe they are?

“Commander Bill Prim” still, is active on a voluntary basis within his department ‘still’ as of this day, February 5, 2013.

He is a dedicated parent and active with police programs that benefit children.

No, not like the kind “Zinke” refers to as “Domestic Issues,” as he tried to dumb down his own Sergeant’s deplorable behavior that was going on right beneath this own nose, on his own department issued computers.

Isabella, would you mind naming “ALL” the losers please who are endorsing “Commander Prim?”

I won’t comment on who is endorsing Mr. Zinke and Mr. Harrison because it really doesn’t matter.

A candidate can’t control who comes out publicly to support them.

Should Mr. Zinke be labeled as the “Porn” Candidate because of he has a self proclaimed “Porn Star” endorsing him and attending his ‘family’ fundraisers?

I don’t really think so….in all fairness. Oh it makes for some fun fodder, but it means nothing when it comes down to ‘issues.’

Mr. Harrison, thus far, is a no show, and is hanging out with the Ghosts of McHenry County past.

But, that doesn’t mean he may or may not be an effective Sheriff. It’s early on yet, perhaps Mr. Harrison is no different than any other candidate, money is tough to raise right now.

The point being is that it’s a compliment to have a person, no matter what you think of the person endorsing you, a candidate must remain thankful.

I am not sure about your comment Isabella about Mr. Walsh.

I watched him being lynched by the “Dead Beat” dad issues. But, what I found odd, was that Mr. Walsh’s children LIVED WITH HE and his current wife and NOT with the mother?

If I recall, Mr. Walsh had some business and or health issues that can happen to anybody, any politician at anytime. Truth is, most Americans are one major medical diagnosis away from bankruptcy!

In the end, Mr. and the former Mrs. Walsh reportedly, quietly, with class, worked out what was best for their children.

Frankly, the facts of the Walsh family issue were none of anybody’s business UNLESS Mr. Walsh just walked out and never paid. HE HAD CUSTODY of the children. So, that story is a dead issue.

Attacking ‘supporters’ is a waste of valuable print. Let’s see what the candidates are all about.

Just because one might support one candidate over any other, does not mean that supporter has anything against the other candidates, that is unless they are people like you who have an obvious ax to grind with a supporter thus try to ‘paint’ the candidate in the same light.

I want to see each candidates ideas for the future. I hope the NW Herald gives each candidate a fair opportunity and fair share of print space.

My personal choice is “Commander William Prim.” Why, because he is a man I personally know to be quality leader with a vast resume.

“Butseriouslynow,” certainly, you have a valid argument of which I respect your view point.

But let’s not condemn Commander Prim without due process.

I’M willing to listen to U.S Sheriff Zinke’s side of why he didn’t know what was going on with Pyle and his other deputy who was having sex with an informant during an active narcotic investigation. Or the RITA situation.

Bottom line is we need a hands on Sheriff.

The citizen’s deserve it, but more than this, the employees all deserve a person at the helm who will be there for them, day in, day out.

I’m willing to listen to Mr. Zinke’s reasons for why he didn’t catch what was all going on.

Let’s face it, the office is political in nature, so we are going to have to stomach some glad handing and unusual ‘bed partnering.’ It’s the nature of the beast.

In the end, let’s hope the hard working Deputies, Sheriffs Department staff and the citizens get a good man, not a perfect man, but a good man who tries each day to do his level best.

“I think it’s a privilege that Speaker Gingrich would even step foot in McHenry County.” end quote

Really?

Are we really not that worthy?

I suppose we should be honored that a police commander from Cook County should be “lowering” himself to us also?

Sorry but if you think so little of our beautiful county that we should be honored that outsiders grace us with their presence whether we agree with them or not, perhaps we should be sticking with one of our own that has spent a life in service here.

Chaps my hide, that once again we have a bunch from outside this county coming in and saying we bumpkins should be honored some guy from Cook County is even willing to make McHenry County his “retirement” job.

Wow DD, you are right I have never been Speaker of the House. I mean I am literally laughing right now. Good Point, sir! You win!..

(the preceding was typed tongue in cheek, I am sure that DD will immediately self congratulate at the “win” puffing out chest slightly win a smile totally ignoring the fact that I said it to be funny. Like when the Onion said that the leader of North Korea was the most eligible male on the planet (he believed it also).)

Nothing could top the former Speaker of the House (literally a professional professorial gasbag), coming to McHenry County in support of a candidate for Sheriff who is from another county … nothing.